Brown Rice with Carrots, Celery & Ginger

1 cup rice
2 T olive oil
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 T fresh ginger, chopped
soy sauce to taste
2 cups water
1/2 cup carrots diced & steamed
1/2 cup fresh celery, chopped

Brown rice briefly in the oil until brown. In a blender combine the onion, garlic, ginger and soy sauce and blend until liquid. To the rice add the water, the contents of the blender, and cook covered 30 minutes over a low flame. After 30 minutes, add the carrots and celery and cook ten minutes more, covered. Let stand five minutes before serving. Serves 4.